Safety Coordinator
Posted
Description
Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.
As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
We are currently looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation and day-to-day execution of established health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures throughout the shipyard. This position conducts routine safety inspections, identifies and reports workplace hazards, coordinates safety permits, maintains required documentation, and works closely with production supervisors and employees to promote a safe working environment.
The Safety Coordinator also performs assigned safety-related activities, including confined space monitoring, hot work permitting, and emergency response duties, in accordance with applicable training, qualifications, and company procedures. This is a hands-on, field-based role that helps maintain regulatory compliance, reinforce safe work practices, and support the consistent application of safety standards across shipyard operations.
What You Will Be Doing
- Communicate established health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures, rules, and requirements to employees and supervisors to support workplace compliance.
- Conduct routine formal and informal safety inspections of shipyard work areas, fabrication shops, docks, and vessels under construction to identify hazards, document findings, and communicate corrective actions.
- Coordinate with production supervisors and employees to address routine safety concerns, reinforce safe work practices, and escalate significant hazards or unresolved issues to the appropriate safety leadership.
- Assist production teams with maintaining appropriate workplace lighting, ventilation, housekeeping, and general work area conditions in accordance with established safety requirements.
- Perform daily housekeeping inspections of assigned shops, docks, and vessels to identify and report unsafe conditions and support a clean, orderly work environment.
- Perform confined space atmospheric testing and complete required documentation before entry and at established intervals throughout the work shift, as applicable to assigned duties and qualifications.
- Issue and document Hot Work Permits in accordance with established procedures and verify that applicable permit requirements are addressed before work begins.
- Perform assigned duties as a Shipyard Competent Person following required training, qualification, and authorization.
- Participate as a member of the Shipyard Emergency Response Team (ERT), responding to medical emergencies, chemical spills, and other incidents within the scope of assigned training and qualifications.
- Complete required training and maintain qualifications necessary for assigned emergency response duties, including respirator/SCBA use and confined space entry, as applicable.
- Assist with hazardous waste handling, accumulation area inspections, documentation, and other activities supporting the company’s Hazardous Waste Management program, as assigned and following required training.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, permit documentation, safety checklists, and other required HSE records.
- Support the delivery of routine safety communications, employee reminders, and toolbox talks using established company materials and guidance.
- Promptly report serious hazards, incidents, near misses, and recurring safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor or safety representative.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Your Background
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Bachelor of Science in a Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)–related field or 1–2 years of equivalent practical safety experience.
- Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in Shipyards, construction or closely related industry preferred.
- Experience as an emergency services responder a plus but not required.
- Working knowledge of basic health, safety, and environmental practices in an industrial, shipbuilding, or construction environment.
- Ability to recognize common workplace hazards, follow established safety procedures, and communicate unsafe conditions promptly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, supervisors, and other safety personnel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when completing inspections, permits, checklists, and safety documentation.
- Ability to follow established procedures, prioritize assigned responsibilities, and seek guidance when situations exceed the scope of the role.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production teams while reinforcing established safety requirements.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
The Work Environment at Rhoads
- The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
- The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Although the role is not directly involved in production, the employee must be physically capable of safely navigating an active industrial environment. Duties may require lifting and carrying equipment, bending, climbing, working at heights, entering confined spaces, and standing or walking for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:
- Competitive health insurance packages
- 401k matching
- PTO
Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”
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Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.